James: Un-matched paint on the pilot is actually not un-prototypical. I have seen many photos of E units where it appears that the pilot (and the trucks) have had the paint freshened up. So if you ca
While the discussion is going on about the pilots on E units, I have a similar question about the fuel tank skirts. I noticed that some of the more recent units have been built without skirts over th
Louis: It is possible that we were in junior high together, but I don't remember. I do remember the name, however (your Dad's name specifically). It appears that you were born in 1946. I was born in
Randy: It appears you are referring to Bridge 0.91 over Salt Creek on the Prague (Schuyler) branch. The length shown on my records is 406 feet. According to the alignment chart, it consists of a 132'
Bill: You mentioned Roy Brauner, who was very well-respected as an expert in track maintenance (so was Lamphier, but he was from the NP). I heard a story once that when Roy was a youngster, his Dad w
Louis: You mentioned the shops at Hannibal, and there have been many recent posts about railroad related smells. I was in high school at Hannibal from the early to mid 60's, and would sometimes volun
"Does any one else have any other "unmentionable" smells to share - Louis" I remember two that were particularly disgusting. In 1968 I was on a System bridge gang that helped a local B&B gang replace
Many years ago, a company by the name of C.C.Crow made castings for the LaGrange Stone Avenue station in HO. This item is long out of production. Is there anyone on this list that may have obtained a
Richard: I had already checked this website. This item is marked as Sold Out and NA (not available). C. C. Crow has indicated that the molds are old, worn out, un-usable, and he has no intentions of
This information may be of interest to the group, but is primarily posted for the benefit of Charlie Vlk. Charlie and I had a conversation at one of the recent BRHS meets about the profile and grade
Glen- Thanks for the information. I think the calculations are off if you used the current or even post- 1960 figures for the bridge elevation. At some point the bridges were raised over the IHB fro
Charlie: Another question about Congress Park, not related to the IHB bridge. Does your 1917 photo show signal bridges of any type in the background? Here is why I ask. The BNSF signal drawing files
Thanks, Charlie. This information pins some signal things down much better. Glen To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 11:07:55 -0600 Subject: RE: [CBQ] Congress Pa
Ricky: I did not see where there has been a reply to your question, so I will give you an answer based on what the timetables say, as well as my experience riding the DZ. I checked the public timetab
Bill: I would like to purchase one of these books when they become available. Glen Haug Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) Visit Your Group
Michael: You have the location right. Photo is looking westward toward Forest Avenue and 4 track signal bridge 21.30. The shovelnose is on back track #52 which left Main 3 just west of the signal bri
Is there someone on the list who can verify for me the North/South village boundary (at the 3 track mainline) between Westmont and Downers Grove. I want to say it is either Williams Street or Rosyln
Thanks Mike. Glen Haug To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:44:11 -0600 Subject: Re: [CBQ] Village Boundary between Westmont and Downers Grove After much search
I see where Tangent Scale Models has come out with a dry-flow covered hopper. Although they haven't made one in CB&Q yet, they advertise an undecorated RTR model painted in primer gray. I'm wondering
Thanks, Jim Glen Haug To: CBQ@yahoogroups.com From: CBQ@yahoogroups.com Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2014 14:22:10 -0800 Subject: [CBQ] Re: CB&Q Dry-Flow Covered Hoppers Hi Glen: I bought the undecorated kit wh